
Construction Managers
Typical job duties performed with this occupation include:
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Direct and supervise construction or related workers. |
Contract or oversee craft work, such as painting or plumbing. |
Evaluate construction methods and determine cost-effectiveness of plans, using computer models. |
Apply for and obtain all necessary permits or licenses. |
Interpret and explain plans and contract terms to representatives of the owner or developer, including administrative staff, workers, or clients. |
Implement new or modified plans in response to delays, bad weather, or construction site emergencies. |
Prepare contracts or negotiate revisions to contractual agreements with architects, consultants, clients, suppliers, or subcontractors. |
Investigate damage, accidents, or delays at construction sites to ensure that proper construction procedures are being followed. |
Plan, schedule, or coordinate construction project activities to meet deadlines. |
Secure third-party verification from sources, such as Leadership in Energy Efficient Design (LEED), to ensure responsible design and building activities or to achieve favorable LEED ratings for building projects. |
Perform, or contract others to perform, pre-building assessments, such as conceptual cost estimating, rough order of magnitude estimating, feasibility, or energy efficiency, environmental, and sustainability assessments. |
Inspect or review projects to monitor compliance with environmental regulations. |
Implement training programs on environmentally responsible building topics to update employee skills and knowledge. |
Develop or implement environmental protection programs. |
Develop construction budgets to compare green and non-green construction alternatives, in terms of short-term costs, long-term costs, or environmental impacts. |
Apply green building strategies to reduce energy costs or minimize carbon output or other sources of harm to the environment. |
Develop or implement quality control programs. |
Prepare and submit budget estimates, progress reports, or cost tracking reports. |
Requisition supplies or materials to complete construction projects. |
Inspect or review projects to monitor compliance with building and safety codes or other regulations. |
Determine labor requirements for dispatching workers to construction sites. |
Plan, organize, or direct activities concerned with the construction or maintenance of structures, facilities, or systems. |
Confer with supervisory personnel, owners, contractors, or design professionals to discuss and resolve matters, such as work procedures, complaints, or construction problems. |
Study job specifications to determine appropriate construction methods. |
Direct acquisition of land for construction projects. |
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Training for this occupational program or those in a similar family of programs can be located at the following postsecondary institutions in the State of Kansas. Please check with a program advisor at the postsecondary institution for more information on the particular focus of each program listed. Programs nearest the local area appear first. Click on the program to find more information.
INSTITUTION NAME | CITY | INSTITUTION TYPE | PROGRAM TITLE | AWARDS | HOURS |
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Washburn University | Topeka | Public | GENERAL BUSINESS | Bachelor Degree - BBA | 120 |
Washburn University | Topeka | Public | MANAGEMENT | Bachelor Degree - BBA | 120 |
University of Kansas | Lawrence | Public | BUSINESS | Bachelor Degree - BSB | 120 |
University of Kansas | Lawrence | Public | BUSINESS | Bachelor Degree - BBA | 120 |
University of Kansas | Lawrence | Public | BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION AND MANAGEMENT | Bachelor Degree - BSB | 120 |
Kansas State University | Manhattan | Public | CONSTRUCTION SCIENCE AND MANAGEMENT | Bachelor Degree - BS | 124 |
Kansas State University | Manhattan | Public | BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION | Bachelor Degree - BS | 120 |
Kansas State University | Manhattan | Public | MANAGEMENT | Bachelor Degree - BS | 120 |
Emporia State University | Emporia | Public | BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION | Bachelor Degree - BSB | 120 |
Wichita State University | Wichita | Public | GENERAL BUSINESS | Bachelor Degree - BBA | 120 |
Wichita State University | Wichita | Public | MANAGEMENT | Postsecondary award/certificate/diploma(< 1 academic year) - CERT | 9 |
Pittsburg State University | Pittsburg | Public | CONSTRUCTION ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY | Bachelor Degree - BSET | 120 |
Pittsburg State University | Pittsburg | Public | MANAGEMENT | Bachelor Degree - BBA | 120 |
Pittsburg State University | Pittsburg | Public | CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT | Bachelor Degree - BST | 120 |
Fort Hays State University | Hays | Public | MANAGEMENT | Bachelor Degree - BBA | 120 |
Bryan University | Topeka | Private | FIRST LINE SUPERVISION AND LEADERSHIP | Certificate - CERT2 | |
Bryan University | Topeka | Private | EFFECTIVE BUSINESS WRITING SKILLS | Certificate - CERT2 | |
Bryan University | Topeka | Private | PROJECT MANAGEMENT ESSENTIALS | Certificate - CERT2 | |
Bryan University | Topeka | Private | WORKFORCE READINESS - PRODUCTIVITY AND ACCOUNTABILITY | Certificate - CERT2 | |
Bryan University | Topeka | Private | WORKFORCE READINESS - LEADERSHIP AND RESPONSIBILITY | Certificate - CERT2 | |
Bryan University | Topeka | Private | WORKFORCE READINESS - INITIATIVE AND SELF-DIRECTION | Certificate - CERT2 | |
Bryan University | Topeka | Private | WORKFORCE READINESS - FLEXIBILITY AND ADAPTABILITY | Certificate - CRTPB | |
Bryan University | Topeka | Private | WORKFORCE READINESS - FINANCIAL LITERACY | Certificate - CERT2 | |
Bryan University | Topeka | Private | WORKFORCE READINESS - CRITICAL THINKING AND PROBLEM SOLVING | Certificate - CERT2 | |
Bryan University | Topeka | Private | WORKFORCE READINESS - CREATIVE AND INNOVATION | Certificate - CERT2 | |
Bryan University | Topeka | Private | SIX SIGMA GREEN BELT | Certificate - CERT2 | |
Bryan University | Topeka | Private | SIX SIGMA BLACK BELT | Certificate - CERT2 | |
Bryan University | Topeka | Private | CERTIFIED ASSOCIATE BUSINESS MANAGER | Certificate - CERT2 | |
Bryan University | Topeka | Private | BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION & MANAGEMENT | Associate of Applied Science - AAS | |
Bryan University | Topeka | Private | OFFICE PROFESSIONALISM & TECHNOLOGY | Certificate of Completion - CERT | |
Bryan University | Topeka | Private | WORKFORCE READINESS - COMMUNICATION AND COLLABORATION | Certificate - CERT2 | |
Bryan University | Topeka | Private | LEAN ENTERPRISE CERTIFICATION I | Certificate - CERT2 | |
Bryan University | Topeka | Private | PROJECT MANAGEMENT PROFESSIONAL | Certificate - CERT2 | |
Bryan University | Topeka | Private | WORKPLACE SKILLS - COMPUTER CONCEPTS | Certificate - CRTPB | |
Bryan University | Topeka | Private | BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION | Diploma - CERT1 | |
Bryan University | Topeka | Private | WORKFORCE READINESS - SOCIAL AND CROSS CULTURAL SKILLS | Certificate - CERT2 | |
Rasmussen College - Topeka | Topeka | Private | BUSINESS MANAGEMENT - HEALTHCARE MANAGEMENT | Bachelor of Science - BS | |
Rasmussen College - Topeka | Topeka | Private | BUSINESS MANAGEMENT - ENTREPRENEURSHIP | Bachelor of Science - BS | |
Rasmussen College - Topeka | Topeka | Private | BUSINESS MANAGEMENT - BUSINESS ANALYSIS | Bachelor of Science - BS | |
Grantham University | Lenexa | Private | BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION - MARKETING | Bachelor of Business Administration - BBA | |
Grantham University | Lenexa | Private | BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION | Bachelor of Business Administration - BBA | |
Grantham University | Lenexa | Private | BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION - GENERAL MANAGEMENT | Bachelor of Business Administration - BBA | |
Grantham University | Lenexa | Private | BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION | Master of Business Administration - MBA | |
Grantham University | Lenexa | Private | BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION | Bachelor of Science - BS | |
Grantham University | Lenexa | Private | BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION AND MANAGEMENT | Associate of Arts - AA | |
Grantham University | Lenexa | Private | BUSINESS LEADERSHIP | Certificate - CERT | |
Grantham University | Lenexa | Private | BUSINESS MANAGEMENT | Bachelor of Science - BS | |
Grantham University | Lenexa | Private | BUSINESS MANAGEMENT | Associate of Arts - AA | |
Grantham University | Lenexa | Private | BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION - OPERATIONS MANAGEMENT | Bachelor of Business Administration - BBA | |
Park University | Kansas City | Private | BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION - MARKETING | Bachelor of Science - BS | |
Park University | Kansas City | Private | BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION - INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS | Bachelor of Science - BS | |
Park University | Kansas City | Private | BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION - MANAGEMENT | Bachelor of Science - BS | |
Park University | Kansas City | Private | BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION - FINANCE | Bachelor of Science - BS | |
Park University | Kansas City | Private | BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION - HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT | Bachelor of Science - BS | |
Park University | Kansas City | Private | BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION | Bachelor of Business Administration - BBA | |
Rasmussen College - Overland Park | Overland Park | Private | BUSINESS MANAGEMENT - BUSINESS ANALYSIS | Bachelor of Science - BS | |
Rasmussen College - Overland Park | Overland Park | Private | BUSINESS MANAGEMENT - HEALTHCARE MANAGEMENT | Bachelor of Science - BS | |
Rasmussen College - Overland Park | Overland Park | Private | BUSINESS MANAGEMENT - ENTREPRENEURSHIP | Bachelor of Science - BS | |
National American University - Overland Park | Overland Park | Private | BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION - PRE LAW | Bachelor of Science - BS | |
Oklahoma Wesleyan University - Overland Park | Overland Park | Private | BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION - MARKETING | Master of Business Administration - MBA | |
Oklahoma Wesleyan University - Overland Park | Overland Park | Private | BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION - HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT | Master of Business Administration - MBA | |
Oklahoma Wesleyan University - Overland Park | Overland Park | Private | BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION - FINANCE | Master of Business Administration - MBA | |
Oklahoma Wesleyan University - Overland Park | Overland Park | Private | BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION - ORGANIZATIONAL LEADERSHIP | Master of Business Administration - MBA | |
Oklahoma Wesleyan University - Overland Park | Overland Park | Private | BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION - NURSING MANAGEMENT | Master of Business Administration - MBA | |
Oklahoma Wesleyan University - Overland Park | Overland Park | Private | STRATEGIC LEADERSHIP | Master of Science - MS | |
Oklahoma Wesleyan University - Overland Park | Overland Park | Private | BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION | Master of Business Administration - MBA | |
Oklahoma Wesleyan University - Overland Park - Lowell Ave. | Overland Park | Private | BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION | Bachelor of Business Administration - BBA | |
Oklahoma Wesleyan University - Overland Park - Lowell Ave. | Overland Park | Private | BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION | Master of Business Administration - MBA | |
Webster University | Kansas City | Private | MANAGEMENT - HUMAN RESOURCES MANAGEMENT | Bachelor of Arts - BA | |
Webster University | Kansas City | Private | MANAGEMENT - HEALTH CARE ADMINISTRATION | Bachelor of Arts - BA | |
Webster University | Kansas City | Private | BUSINESS ADMINSTRATION - MANAGEMENT AND LEADERSHIP | Master of Business Administration - MBA | |
Webster University | Kansas City | Private | BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION - FINANCE | Master of Business Administration - MBA | |
Webster University | Kansas City | Private | BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION | Master of Business Administration - MBA | |
Webster University | Kansas City | Private | MANAGEMENT AND LEADERSHIP | Master of Arts - MA | |
Webster University | Kansas City | Private | BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION - MARKETING | Master of Business Administration - MBA | |
Webster University | Kansas City | Private | BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION - HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT | Master of Business Administration - MBA | |
Webster University | Kansas City | Private | BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION - HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT | Master of Business Administration - MBA | |
Webster University | Kansas City | Private | MANAGEMENT | Bachelor of Arts - BA | |
DeVry University - Holmes Rd | Kansas City | Private | GLOBAL SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT | Graduate Certificate - CERTG | |
DeVry University - Holmes Rd | Kansas City | Private | MASTER OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION - INFORMATION SYSTEMS MANAGEMENT | Master of Business Administration - MBA | |
DeVry University - Holmes Rd | Kansas City | Private | MASTER OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION - HEALTH SERVICES | Master of Business Administration - MBA | |
DeVry University - Holmes Rd | Kansas City | Private | MASTER OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION - MARKETING | Master of Business Administration - MBA | |
DeVry University - Holmes Rd | Kansas City | Private | MASTER OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION - FINANCE | Master of Business Administration - MBA | |
DeVry University - Holmes Rd | Kansas City | Private | MASTER OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION -PROJECT MANAGEMENT | Master of Business Administration - MBA | |
DeVry University - Holmes Rd | Kansas City | Private | MASTER OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION - NETWORK AND COMMUNICATIONS MANAGEMENT | Master of Business Administration - MBA | |
DeVry University - Holmes Rd | Kansas City | Private | MANAGEMENT-INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY-NETWORKING FUNDAMENTALS | Bachelor of Science - BS | |
DeVry University - Holmes Rd | Kansas City | Private | MASTER OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION - PUBILC ADMINISTRATION | Master of Business Administration - MBA | |
DeVry University - Holmes Rd | Kansas City | Private | MASTER OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION - INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS | Master of Business Administration - MBA | |
DeVry University - Holmes Rd | Kansas City | Private | MASTER OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION - INFORMATION SECURITY | Master of Business Administration - MBA | |
DeVry University - Holmes Rd | Kansas City | Private | MASTER OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION - HUMAN RESOURCES | Master of Business Administration - MBA | |
DeVry University - Holmes Rd | Kansas City | Private | MASTER OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION - ACCOUNTING | Master of Business Administration - MBA | |
DeVry University - Holmes Rd | Kansas City | Private | MANAGEMENT- GLOBAL SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT | Bachelor of Science - BS | |
DeVry University - Holmes Rd | Kansas City | Private | MANAGEMENT-INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY-CISCO NETWORKING FUNDAMENTALS | Bachelor of Science - BS | |
DeVry University - Holmes Rd | Kansas City | Private | BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION - ENTREPRENEURSHIP | Master of Business Administration - MBA | |
DeVry University - Holmes Rd | Kansas City | Private | MANAGEMENT- BUSINESS INTELLIGENCE & ANALYTICS MANAGEMENT | Bachelor of Science - BS | |
DeVry University - Holmes Rd | Kansas City | Private | CUSTOMER EXPERIENCE MANAGEMENT | Graduate Certificate - CERTG | |
DeVry University - Holmes Rd | Kansas City | Private | BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION- CUSTOMER EXPERIENCE MANAGEMENT | Master of Business Administration - MBA | |
DeVry University - Holmes Rd | Kansas City | Private | BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION- GLOBAL SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT | Master of Business Administration - MBA | |
DeVry University - Holmes Rd | Kansas City | Private | BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION- BUSINESS INTELLIGENCE & ANALYTICS MANAGEMENT | Bachelor of Science - BS | |
DeVry University - Holmes Rd | Kansas City | Private | BIG DATA AND ANALYTICS | Graduate Certificate - CERTG | |
DeVry University - Holmes Rd | Kansas City | Private | BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION- GLOBAL SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT | Bachelor of Science - BS | |
DeVry University - Holmes Rd | Kansas City | Private | BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION-BUSINESS INTELLIGENCE & ANALYTICS MANAGEMENT | Master of Business Administration - MBA | |
National American University - Garden City | Garden City | Private | BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION EMPH MANAGEMENT INFORMATION SYSTEMS | Bachelor of Science - BS | |
National American University - Garden City | Garden City | Private | BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION EMPH INFORMATION SYSTEMS | Bachelor of Science - BS | |
National American University - Garden City | Garden City | Private | BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION EMPH MANAGEMENT | Bachelor of Science - BS | |
National American University - Garden City | Garden City | Private | MANAGEMENT | Associate of Applied Science - AAS | |
National American University - Garden City | Garden City | Private | BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION EMPH PRE-LAW | Bachelor of Science - BS | |
National American University - Garden City | Garden City | Private | BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION | Associate of Applied Science - AAS | |
National American University - Garden City | Garden City | Private | BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION | Bachelor of Science - BS | |
National American University - Garden City | Garden City | Private | BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION EMPH INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS | Bachelor of Science - BS | |
National American University - Garden City | Garden City | Private | MANAGEMENT | Bachelor of Science - BS |